Western Kentucky University / T / Paula B. Trafton
Averages:
Overall Rating
OKv
Grade Received
Bv
Course Difficulty
Difficultv
Quantity of Notes
Overkillv
Tag Summary:
True/False: 8
Multiple Choice: 30
Matching: 7
Fill in the Blank: 32
Essays: 65
Problem Solving: 3
Mandatory Final: 61
Cumulative Final: 3
Textbook Required: 60
Extra Credit: 7
Attendance Required: 63
78 Total Evaluations
HIST-119 : World Civ To 1648 - Posted 9/12/2013
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
If you want an A, get ready to work. Trafton requires the book, but I never read it. If you take good notes of her lectures, you won't need it either. That being said, be prepared to take rigorous notes. Her powerpoints are long, and what she says is important for the test. The major grades are three exams and two essays, so every grade counts. Write down basically everything she says and regurgitate on the Essay Exam and you should be fine.
HIST-119 : Western Civ Until 1648 - Posted 1/25/2012
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If possible take another teacher. Trafton grades extremely hard, you will not get an A. I wrote and average of 6-7 pages for the essay tests and never got above an 88. She also tries to treat you like you are in high school by wasting time discussing things that everyone clearly knows.
HIST- : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 10/19/2011
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
It really is an easy class. She's a great teacher and has great teaching techniques, though notes and lectures are the majoritiy of your class, you will do very well in this class if you pay attention and go to class.
HIST-120 : Western Civ - Posted 6/27/2011
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Trafton is one of the hardest graders that I have ever seen. During the entire semester, I only saw 4 people get an A on any assignment. The class itself is not difficult, and I actually found the material very interesting. My only problem with her was the way that she graded. I was always the last one to finish my tests, and still never made an A, always an 89, even when quoting the textbook verbatim. The book is not necessary, you won't have any pop quizzes, and the best way to study for her tests is to look up all the terms on Wikipedia. I would only take this class if you're an English major that can write papers flawlessly, as she will be sure to point out any errors on it.
UE- : University Experience - Posted 11/11/2010
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Course is easy, but try and get another teacher.
HIST-120 : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 5/8/2010
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Trafton, is very sweet, nice, and is a great teacher. She makes history sound like a story, which was very helpful for me to understand. In this class, you take three map locations quizzes, which are over the European countries. She gives you 10 locations and if you study you will make 100% each time. There are three test, which are all essay. There are three parts of the test: 2- 20 point essays, and one 50 point essay. If you study very hard then you'll be fine. Also you have to write two primary analysis, which are alright. This class may seem boring, but overall it was a good class. I would advise you to take Dr. Trafton for History!
HIST-120 : History After 1648 - Posted 5/5/2010
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Prof Trafton's class was the class i dreaded going to more than any other one. its just a plain lecture class, but if someone talks about history for more than an hour, its going to be aweful. she gets really into it, attempting to make it interesting by putting it kinda in like story mode and such. You cant sleep, or mess with anything else but your pen and paper, or she will call you out. The exams are hard to study for because she gives you 4 study guides with atleast 20 things on each, but on the test, theres only three questions you have to answer, thoroughly. This class sucked
HIST-175 : Ue For History/social Studies Majors - Posted 12/17/2009
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
This class is a waste of 3 credit hours. Everything we did in hear was pointless, though it was very easy. The whole class is centered around Critical Analysis and Endnotes/Bibliography. I wish i wouldnt have taken this class, it really doesnt prepare you for your future. Mrs. Trafton is a wonderful person and teacher but she takes this class a little to seriously.
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 12/17/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a wonderful teacher, but her class is very difficult. Your only grades are 3 exams and 2 Primary Source Analysis's. She grades pretty difficult. I have never received a B in a history/social studies class until her class. But her class was very enjoyable, be prepared to take 2-4 pages of notes per class. She allows up to 6 absences per semester. If your ready for a challenge then take Mrs. Trafton.
HIST- : Hist 120 - Posted 4/20/2009
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
The class is only difficult because all of the exams are essay. You get 20 pt multi choice/ fill in the black which are usually things she re stresses on how to spell or specific names she constantly repeast. The essays are a 20 pt usually a minor but very important topic, the 50 pt is a choice of 2 major event in the time period like French Revoltion, etc.
She requires that you write a primary source analysis, which I highly recommend starting as soon as you get the documents and the keeping showing her your citations that way you dont get counted off.
The class is long, but her personality makes teh time fly by so fast!! :)
HIST-119 : Western - Posted 5/12/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ms. Trafton is a very nice lady who likes to keep up with the times, so to speak. Everyday when you walk into class, she would be playing music and it would vary from rap to country. She is very funny and she likes to talk. All of her notes are done through powerpoint, which is nice. Personally, I would read the chapters only because her tests are nothing but essays and it helps to have more information between her notes and the text. I recommend her and Ms. Trafton is willing to help you if you have any concerns.
UNIV-175 : University Experience - Posted 4/27/2008
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is an excellent teacher. U.E. is not hard, and i would recommend it for anyone who wats to learn about the university. We met at Java City, and DUC, and I learned things about the library I never knew. She doesn't give exams, but rather small quizzes over each topic. We had to buy Freakonomics, and read 3 chapters and quiz over each. Not hard, but boring. Overall, the class was easy, but only counts as 2 credit hours. Every freshman should consider taking it. Its a small class, and its an easy 2 credits.
HIST-175 : University Experience - Posted 12/18/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Great teacher, the class is just a lot of busy work. No tests just quizs on the book that you read.
UE-175 : University Experience - Posted 12/18/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Easy A! Mrs. Trafton is big on attendance, but the class is pretty easy. We had to do some assignments that took about an hour, but she gives you fairly good notice on them and they aren't very hard. The class actually helped me familiarize myself with Western. She's a sweet lady too!
HIST-119 : Western Civ. Up To 1648 - Posted 11/2/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This woman is not a good teacher. She belittles you when you ask questions, and her tests are killer. I hated this class. It is by far the worst history class I have ever had.
HIST-119 : Western Civilization To 1648 - Posted 5/30/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a delightful lady who really loves to teach about history. The material is sketchy at times, but I suspect that this is mostly because the course calls for 5000 years of history while meeting only a few times a week. Studying notes will prove to help you on three exams. She loves visitors, so stop by multiple times and gab--she's fun to talk to and greatly enjoys the company.
UC-175 : University Experience - Posted 5/30/2007
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
All university experience courses seem to be pretty easy. This is no exception, though there are a few high school-like homework assignments that are hard in a twenty-minute-pain-I'd-rather-be-outside kind of way instead of a grueling, hours of work kind of way. Mrs. Trafton is an incredibly nice lady and a stellar instructor to take this type of course with. She's kind of like an awkward second mother...
HIST-119 : Western Civilization - Posted 5/7/2007
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
DON"T TAKE HER CLASS! Mrs Trafton is a wonderful woman but a horrible professor! she gives pages and pages of notes everyday you come to class then she gives u a current event assignment that is Fu*&en hard! You have to find 5 articles then write a 6 pages narration about all 5 of them and then you have a map that goes with them. You also have map tests that are confusing. I guess if you study you will do fine but I suggest that you drink a case of red bull before you go into her class because she will talk the whole hour and twenty minutes and it will put you to sleep.
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 11/1/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
hes a jerk! he doesnt excuse anyone even if your dead. he wont even excuse you if u have a note from the united states department of defense.
HIST-119 : Western Civ-after 1648 - Posted 10/19/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I like Mrs. Trafton's class. A lot of people wouldn't like it because you do take a lot of notes, but she is a very interesting person who knows a lot about history. She is willing to help you if you are having trouble, and I found her to be a good teacher. You take three tests. You can get by with a B in the class if you only study your notes. To get an A, you must read the book and provide knowledge from the book in your test. You write one paper in the class, a manuscripts assignment. It's not too bad. You do have to work to get an A, but isn't that what we are at college for? To earn our grades, not have them given them to us.
HIST-119 : Western Civ Up To 1648 - Posted 5/31/2006
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton was a really nice teacher. She helped anyone who needed it. Her notes though were a killer. She is definitely the sister of the energizer bunny. History is without a doubt her thing. The tests are essay, so if you aren't good with essays get out. Although she grades easy, if you don't know alot about what's going on you'll do poorly in the class.
HIST-120 : Western Civilization - Posted 5/4/2006
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I absolutely hated this class. Ms Trafton made the class hard. She is such a sweet lady outside of class but in class it is totally different. This class brought down my GPA I made all A's this semester until this class which I ended up with a C in. I really hated the class and encourage you to take another teacher. Never take it at eight o'clock either on a tuesday thursday b/c it is too much to take in after waking up. Her tests are strickly essay, fill in the blank and mutiple choice. They are very hard and she grades very hard. I would encourage you to take someone else!
HIST-175 : University Experience Social Studies - Posted 3/17/2006
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Quite possibly one of the best professors WKU has to offer, you don't want to miss her!
HIST-175 : Ue For History Majors - Posted 12/22/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
The class was great and Mrs. Trafton was a great teacher. the class was pointless but a lot of fun and if you ever get a chance to take one of her classes take it.
UC- : University Experience - Posted 7/8/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is an awesome teacher!! She is kind of crazy sometimes, definitely a morning person, and always extremely nice! If you have to take UC, take it under her!
UC- : - Posted 4/18/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a really sweet person and she really cares about her students. She is really helpful and understanding. She does give assignments, however they are nothing that you cant handle. Just do the work and you should easily get a good grade.
HIST- : Western Civ Before - Posted 1/13/2005
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
D
Quantity of Notes:
Not Specified
Difficulty:
Not Specified
Comments
Paula Trafton is the most annoying teacher ever. I had her three years ago and still think she is my worst teacher yet. I barely went to class because I could not stand her voice. She talks really loud and it makes it hard to concentrate. I would definetly advise you not to take her class.
HIST- : Hist 119 - Posted 1/6/2005
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is the best professor I have had in my time at WKU. She lectures a lot, but it is very interesting and it is obvious that she loves her job. The only reason you could dislike this class is by not studying or being involved. The tests are completely essay but she grades fair and if you study you will do fine. P.S. I hate History.
HIST-119 : Western Civilization To 1648 - Posted 12/14/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a very enthusiastic teacher, sweet lady, and you can tell she is very knowledgable in her field. As far as the class goes, I thought I would never make it through the semester alive. There were 3 total tests (including the final) and a 50 point current events assignment. You take pages upon pages of notes and she gives you no indication of the questions which will be on her essay only tests. So I would only recommend her class to people that enjoy studying their butts off for a B or C.
HIST-119 : Western Civilization Before 1645 - Posted 11/30/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is never really an easy class considering no matter what you are going to have tons of notes. Also, Mrs. Trafton had 3 tests the whole year, with 3 essay questions each. These were fairly difficult as she expects you to know a lot, however it is much easier if you study hard, and if you come to class everyday. She says at the beginning of the year if you come to every class, and your grade is close to borderline she will bump you up, which I am sure she did for me. Nice lady.
HIST-119 : - Posted 11/11/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Unless you are a history major steer clear of Trafton. I took AP US History and AP European History in high school and still had trouble in her class getting a B. Every class period you write constant notes for the entire time, she never cancels class, or stops early. We didn't cover the last 60 years in class and were still expected to know it for the test. The only girl that did good in her class was some stupid geek who typed her notes on a laptop. I am not a slacker, my GPA is a 3.8, w/ 90 hrs. complete. Trust me stay away from this teacher.
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 11/3/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ms Trafton is a really nice woman, but her lectures tend to make even the history channel seem exciting. There is an overkill amount of notes, and her exams consist of three essays only. If you take excellent notes, and study intensively, this class will be a breeze. Attendance is also required for her class.. seems a bit elementary that she takes attendance before every class.
UC-175 : Univeristy Experience - Posted 10/25/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Paula Trafton is a wonderful teacher. She is always willing to help. I like her 'coz she makes class interesting and when it comes to knowing whats on campus and how to go about it, she is the best!! I am an International Student and didn't know how to go about doing things, she was wonderful with me.
HIST-119 : Western Civilization To 1687 - Posted 8/24/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
She is a great teacher --- I highly recommend her ONLY for those who are willing to learn. When I say learn, I mean read before test, come to class 90% and don't give out bad attitude. You do need to take a lot of note -- even though you can read from books. But from times to times--her notes is way more understandable and not so confuse. She know her stuff very well and make this class fun. Extra credit will be given during the test -- not a lot. Don't count on it. If you are looking for any prof. who will tell you exactly on the test, this is it. If she mention something more than 3 times or write it down on the board BIG --- it is definately on the test. Go to class -- that's all its matter I'm sure.
HIST-119 : Western Civilization - Posted 5/6/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I love Mrs. Trafton, but her class is the hardest class I've ever taken and the sad part is I was good at History in High school. She loves to teach and is extremely jovial and excited about what she teaches, but all I had was 3 tests and a cummulative final that were all essay! If you bomb one of the tests, you're grade is screwed. Personally, I can't remember my own name sometimes, so how in the world am I suppose to remember at least 100 years of history per test?
HIST-120 : Western Civ After 1648 - Posted 4/22/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Okay, so as you see I do have this class marked as difficult. I'm not going to lie that the class is hard. BUT, all you have to do is take the overkill of notes, memorize them and then jot them down on the essay questions of the test that you are asked. If you don't like to study then you don't need to take this class. I studied once for five hours straight and came out with a high B. If you like a challenge, go for it. If you are lazy, don't even think about it. Mrs. Trafton is one of the greatest teachers. I found this class to be very interesting and a personal favorite.
HIST-120 : Western Civ. Since 1648 - Posted 4/21/2004
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
What can I say about Ms. Trafton, other than she was a fairly nice person, but she sucks balls as a teacher. She grades her papers very meticulatly, and it's very hard to get past her liberal motives (btw, you have to write a paper in this class that is not required by any other Hist. 120 teachers.) Overall, if you want to watch your GPA go up in flames, this take this course.
HIST- : - Posted 4/20/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Be prepared to take a lot of notes! Your grade comes from 3 test which have 3 essay questions on each. You also have to do a manuscripts assignment. She grades somewhat unfair. There is a butt load to study for the test! But if you study you can pass pretty well.
UC-175 : Freshman Seminar - Posted 4/15/2004
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
UC175 is not required for most majors. If you dont have a major that doesn't require it, DONT TAKE IT! It is way too much bullshit! You have to take this library skills test that is 50 questions long, and is stuff you wont ever need to know again anyways. Mrs. Trafton is a good teacher and she is sweet, but the class is stupid!
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 4/14/2004
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I wouldn't say this was a hard class, I think anyone would do OK as long as they went to class and took really good notes. Tests are all essay but if you listen in class they're pretty easy. She's great and very approachable, I would definitely recommend her!
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 16?? - Posted 12/12/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I only missed this class twice and still managed to end up with a C in her class, yet somehow I had A's in all of my other 5 classes. Mrs. Trafton seems to think she is an English teacher when she is grading the essays (which is all her test consists of) and grades grammar harder than the information itself. She takes off points if you do not word a sentence exactly as she would, and lord forbid you leave out the word and. She has a current events assignment that she plays up to be easy. Well it took me about 6 hours total to do mine, and I still got a low B because of the wording of my sentences. She comes off as a nice lady, but makes up for it when she slaughters your essays. If you like feeling an inch tall and often find yourself counting ceiling tiles while trying to stay away in class, then Mrs. Trafton is the one for you!
HIST-120 : Western Civilization Since 1648 - Posted 12/11/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton gave a good lecture every day she taught. Depending on how many notes you took, it was a lot of info to absorb in one class. I took between 2 and 3 pages every time I was in there, and that was front and back. Her tests are straight essay with identification of map locations. 3 essays, 2 worth 20 pts, 1 worth 50 pts, and the map id. was 10 pts. She required one paper and 3 exams in total. She grades hard, but doesn't require exact dates-they just boost your grade. She cares about her students and is helpful if you need it and ask for it. Good teacher, tough class, but passable.
FRESH- : Freshman Seminar - Posted 12/4/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I took Freshman Seminar for an easy A, however, this was definitely my most difficult class. Mrs. Trafton is very nice and is always willing to help but she teaches Western Civ and expects a lot. We had to write countless papers (which she cuts to shreds) and had so many different projects I've lost count. She takes this course very seriously where as most profs don't. I wouldn't recommend taking her for this course.
HIST-119 : Before 1648 - Posted 11/27/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a sweet lady and enthusiastic about history. You have three tests, which are three essays that you get to choose from, so more than likely you will know enough content for three subjects in class, if you study. There is also a current events assignment that isn't too bad. She is always willing to help you after class. I would recommend taking her for western civ., since western civ is not an easy subject.
HIST- : Western Civilizations To 1648 - Posted 11/12/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
All I have to say is be prepared to take some notes. I started writing as soon as I got in her class and didn't end until exactly when the class was over. Her tests are very hard, considering most people have an average of 15 pages of notes and just 3 essays on each test. Even though there are only 3 tests in her class, they are extremely difficult and almost the only grades you recieve in her class. If you have a huge amount of time to study, you might actually do good in this class.
HIST-119 : Western Civ 1648 - Posted 11/7/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This woman is impossible! You take at least 25-30 pages of notes in between each test and maybe it's even more than that. Then she doesn't tell you anything that's going to be on the test and just makes you guess. Even if you know everything and if you get it all right, she still takes off mass amounts of points for grammar and punctuation. So in other words, DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!
HIST-119 : Western Civ. - Posted 11/5/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs.Trafton is a super nice lady, outside of the classroom. However once the door shuts she is on a mission and doesn't stop for anyone or anything. If you have a question just keep it to yourself because she probably won't answer you. You will probably take more notes in this class than any other class you will ever have! Her tests are really really hard and require many hours of studying. You will have a current events assignment that is also very time consuming. I have learned a lot in her class, but it is very hard!!
HIST-119 : Western Civ. To 1648 - Posted 11/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Ms. Trafton is a pretty nice lady... I guess. She is really snappy in class and her tests are hard. You take 40 some odd pages of notes and the test is made up of 3 essays. You have no clue what the essays are going to be so studying is awful. When you get the test back you realize how picky she is, I wrote 2 1/2 pages on one question and still points were taken off becuase I forgot the word "and" in the sentence or something. You only have 3 tests in this class, so if you don't do good on one then you are a gonner. She gives you study guides that are pretty much every single thing she says in class, so they don't help very much. We also has a current events assignment that isn't too bad, and may help your grade but not even enought to really count. I usually love history classes, but this is one I could barely stay awake in. You have to study your butt off!!!
HIST- : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 11/3/2003
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is very demanding. It is a very boring class also. I had it on tuesdays and thursdays at 9:30 in the morning, and it just about put me to sleep every time. If you miss a class, then you have a lot to make up. The exams are very hard. She gives you 10 map locations, and then 2 20 point essays and 50 point essay. While she gives your choices on what to write about, she expects ALOT from you. She grades pretty tough. Also, we had to do a manuscripts assignment. We had to go to the KY building to the Manuscripts room, and read letters from soldiers that they wrote to their families, and then write a paper on it. It's not fun, you spend about 5 hours in the library reading letters, and you can't copy them and take them home. So it SUCKS!
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 6/17/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Dr. Trafon is a wonderful teacher to have. She gives out lecture notes over the course which makes studying for finals easy. Though, she is very particular over what she wants you to know from her. On her exams she has 2 short answers and the third question is long essay form. Plus, you have several choices over the questions and whatnot. She's a cool lady though. :)
HIST-119 : - Posted 5/14/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Ms. Trafton is an awesome lady!!! She is a very kind person who gets really really excited about history. She is one of those people who will go the extra mile just to help you out. Plus the material is interesting you begin at Mesopotamia and go to the Birth of Christianity. Some days the material was boring but most days you were glad you came to class. Attendance is required but she will reward you. The text is mandatory and if you read it you'll probably get better grades on her exams which are all essays. Also she gives only three exams. So each one counts. There is also a current events project which is fairly simple and a lot of FUN!
HIST- : Western Civ Before 1648 - Posted 5/8/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
I really liked Prof. Trafton. Her lectures were good. She told history in like a story frame to where they were understood, at least by me. She's very excited about teaching, she knows what she is doing and is always prepared. If you don't want to take a hard class, then don't take her, but I do suggest her, because she is really easy-going, friendly, and very helpful. Her tests are all essay and require about 3 days of studying, but in the end, it's not bad at all.
HIST-120 : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 4/16/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
If you want to learn history as taught by someone who is ultra-happy and cheerful (but not annoyingly so), take Trafton. She seems absolutely delighted to be teaching.
You're going to take a lot of notes. Her lectures aren't the most exciting events to ever take place, but they aren't too bad. She expects you to participate every now and then. Attendance counts, and if you miss too much it hurts your grade. However, if you know you're going to miss a class and email her or tell her in advance, she might not hold it against you. And if you leave class early without telling her about it beforehand, she doesn't really like it.
Her test require some effort. Don't worry too much about some of the minor details, focus on the main points -- use a few of the minor details to spice up your answers to the essay questions. My personal approach to the essay questions is to spill your guts and tell all you know, and it works well for me.
Overall, I really like her even if I don't care too much for history. The class requires a moderate amount of effort... not too much to scare you off, but not so little that it's going to be a cakewalk. If you need any help from her, she seems delighted to help (you can call her at home as late as 10pm if you need to).
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 2/5/2003
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Nice instructor, exams are difficult.
HIST-120 : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 11/21/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Trafton really seems to enjoy teaching, which makes the class fun. This is a hard course, I went to every single class, took really good notes, and I barely am pulling off a B. The textbook is required, although I never took mine out of the plastic wrap:(... Good luck!
UC-101 : Freshman Seminar - Posted 11/20/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
i can't say that this is the most intellectually stimulating class that i have this semester, but it is helpful. mrs. trafton is great. she really tries to get us involved and to see the importance of what we are doing. you can tell she cares about students. i hope to take mrs. trafton again for history.
UC-101 : Freshman Seminar - Posted 11/14/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Enough of this crap! The problem with Mrs. Trafton's Freshman Seminar is not the teacher, it's STUDENTS WITH A ROTTEN ATTITUDE. You could tell from the beginning they didn't want to take the course, and you can still tell. A teacher who makes you work? POOR BABY! Why don't you just quit school and get a job? Then you won't have to work! Mrs. Trafton is great. She is the most energetic teacher I have this semester. Would you rather have someone who drones on in a monotone and puts you to sleep? I plan to take Western Civ with Mrs. Trafton. Mrs. T, YOU ROCK!!!!!
UC-101 : Freshman Seminar - Posted 11/12/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton takes Freshman Seminar to the extreme! She has always got something for her students to do and is always BEGGING for some feedback. She gives papers to do and essays to write and email assignments AND a journal, which she reads and makes comments on! If you can, avoid her at all costs!
UC-101 : Freshman Seminar - Posted 11/7/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Few/None
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
This class is supposed to be somewhat easy, but with Trafton it's not!!!!! I dreaded the class because we always had something to do. There were 4 papers to write, a book to read, textbook reading, quizes on the textbook reading, and a bunch of other stuff that will never help me. If you have to take UC 101, don't take Trafton. She's perky no matter what time of the day it is and she is sarcastic and annoying. Take anyone else!
HIST- : Western Viv To 1648 - Posted 11/4/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is an excellent teacher. Where as most western civ teachers have all essay, her tests are made up of 10 map locations, 15 fill in the blank, 15 multiple choice, a short essay and a long essay. Though I said her class requires a book, it doesn't really. She trys to get you to read every day but her tests are pretty much all from her notes. I would have had an A easily in her class but I would always wait until the day before the test to study. She actually enjoys what she teaches and she cares that you do well in her class. Take Paula Trafton
HIST-119 : Western Civilization To 1648 - Posted 6/23/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Even though I didn't get a satisfactory grade, I believe that Ms. Trafton is a very good professor. She begins the class by giving out study guides so that we will be able to follow her lecture, which is usually lengthy. However, her exams are rather long, and she doesn't allow a whole lot of extra time after the class if you can't finish. On the class meeting before the exam, she gives the map section of the exam, then on the next meeting, she gives the exam which consists of Fill in the Blank, Multiple Choice, and two essay questions. She generally wants lengthy essays, so be prepared to give them.
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 5/7/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a wonderful teacher. She always seems to be so excited about the subject of the day. You definitely don't fall asleep in her class. She has really opened my eyes to the importance of history. I hope to take her other course sometime.Æ’
HIST-120 : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 5/6/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
You can tell that Mrs. Trafton really loves what she is doing. She makes class fun, and she is always available to talk to you in her office. She is one of the best professors I have had. I would recommend her to anyone.–
HIST-120 : Western Civ Since 1648 - Posted 5/6/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I always hated history before I took this course, but Mrs. Trafton really made it FUN! She clearly loves her subject, and I actually looked forward to coming to class because of her.
HIST-119 : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 5/3/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a wonderful teacher! She is enthusiastic and does her best to make history come alive for her students. She is always available to talk to students in her office too. I wish all teacers at WKU were like Mrs. Trafton.
HIST- : Since 1648 - Posted 4/27/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
MRS. TRAFTON KNOWS ALOT ABOUT HISTORY SHE MAKES IT VERY INTERESTING JUST BE PREPARED TO STUDY ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. HER TEST ARE DIFFICULT AND SHE IS VERY NIT PICKY
HIST-119 : Western Civilization - Posted 4/15/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
HIST- : History 1648-? - Posted 4/13/2002
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
This class was terrible. You have to brown nose to get a passing grade. After an exam, go to her office and argue with her, she likes it and will give you a point or two on the test. She really stinks as a teacher. She doesn't like it when students use contractions so don't. She is evil devil spawn. Run far, far away.
HIST- : Western Civ To 1648 - Posted 4/10/2002
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
POOR POOR professor Trafton. She tries so hard and loves her subject so much she gets a bit carried away at times and completely loses her students. Good word of advice GET A TAPE RECORDER that plays back in slow mode. She is very sweet though.
HIST-120 : Western Civilization 1648-present - Posted 3/12/2002
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is WONDERFUL!!!!
She loves history and makes it interesting to learn. She teaches it in a manner that is very understanding. You have three tests which are basically your grade, including a 50pt manuscript assignment. The tests are very straightforward; easy to achieve an A. She will even give you extra points if you miss few or no classes.
HIST-119 : - Posted 12/16/2001
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I really learned alot in this class because the professor made the subject very appealing. The class was moderately difficult; however, the way she lectured made you capable of remebering things for her tests. I thought she was excellent and I would love to take her again if I had the chance.
HIST- : Western Civ. To 1648 - Posted 11/13/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
Not Specified
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Trafton is a good teacher, but her tests are very hard. She is very picky about her essays and it is almost im-
possible to make a 100% on one of her tests. She does give a lot of notes too, and you have to really focus and study hard for this class if you even want to make a decent grade.
HIST- : after 1689 to present - Posted 4/24/2001
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
I suggest someone look for another professor before signing up for this class, but if all else fails~ just be prepared to study. At least she can be interesting during her lectures, but unfortunatly that is not what you're primarily tested on. Her study guides are just every highlighted term, place, event, and name in the chapter of your book, so be sure to buy one!!!
HIST-119 : Western Civilization - Posted 12/10/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
A
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Ms. Trafton knows what she it talking about--she provides you with lots of interesting information. I know that some people thought this class was hard but if you start studying for the tests early and come to class you will be fine. I strongly recommend her as a teacher--even at 8 o'clock in the morning.
HIST-119 : Western Civ to 1648 - Posted 11/17/2000
Overall Rating:
Poor
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Difficult
Comments
Mrs. Trafton knows her stuff. On her tests she is nit picky about the questions she asks and expects long essays. Her tests are very difficult and there is a current events assignment that is pretty stupid.
HIST-118 : History 0 to 1648 - Posted 8/20/2000
Overall Rating:
OK
Grade:
C
Quantity of Notes:
Overkill
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
Large volume of notes, major current events paper at the end of the class, and several papers throughout the year. One final thing, I missed several days of class, and still got a C, go to class, and take notes everyday, and it will be a breeze.
HIST-119 : World Civ before 16?? - Posted 5/3/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Moderate
Comments
She is a very nice teacher. Its your typical history course, but she adds some interesting stuff
HIST-119 : Western Civ to 1648 - Posted 4/28/2000
Overall Rating:
Good
Grade:
B
Quantity of Notes:
Moderate
Difficulty:
Easy
Comments
Mrs. Trafton has an enthusiasm for teaching her classes that I haven't seen in years. She actually loves her job, and the subject. She is a very good teacher